Recipes

$1 Crispy Tortilla Breakfast Roll-Ups

by StudioLink Recipe.
May 15, 2026
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EXTREME SAVINGS
Just $0.96 per serving
Most people spend $6–$9 on breakfast wraps → YOU SAVE UP TO 89%

EBT-Friendly: 100% of ingredients

CRUNCH THE NUMBERS These crispy, golden roll-ups are like a chimichanga for breakfast! Filled with eggs, cheese, and beans or potatoes, then pan-fried until crunchy. All for under a dollar.

$0.96

YOUR cost/serving

$6–$9

Cafe wrap cost

89%

Savings vs. cafe

PRICE LOCKED: CHEAPER THAN A BURRITO

Ingredients

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  •   1 tortilla
  •   1 egg
  •   1 tbsp cheese
  •   1 tbsp salsa
  •   1 tsp butter (or oil)
  •   1/4 cup potatoes (or beans)
  •   spinach (optional)
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Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Directions

  1. Cook potatoes or beans if needed.
  2. Scramble egg in a skillet.
  3. Add egg, cheese, salsa, and fillings to tortilla.
  4. Roll tightly.
  5. Place seam-side down in a skillet.
  6. Cook until crispy on both sides.
  7. Slice in half and serve.

Cost Breakdown (per serving)

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Ingredient Cost
Tortilla (1) $0.12
Egg (1) $0.20
Cheese (1 tbsp) $0.10
Salsa (1 tbsp) $0.10
Butter or oil (1 tsp) $0.08
Potatoes or beans (1/4 cup) $0.20
Spinach (optional) $0.16
TOTAL (with spinach) $0.96

WAREHOUSE PRO TIP
Make a batch of 6 roll-ups and freeze before cooking → pan-fry straight from frozen for quick breakfasts. Use leftover baked potatoes or canned beans to save even more.

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